FAN MAIL FRIDAYS: All about Acidic Skin

The Beauty Junkee Friday, September 08, 2017

WHAT.A.HOT.FRIDAY. Guys, please stay hydrated, slather on sunscreen, and make sure to take breaks in between if you're walking to and fro work. High risk of sun burn, sun damage, and heat stroke today so protect yourself at all times.

Today's FMF is from Ana and she asks:

Hi Martha,
How do you know if your skin is acidic?
Ana

Hi Ana!

First, we have to know that our skin has a natural acid mantle; it's what protects our skin from bacterial growth and mixed together with water, you have your skin pH. A healthy pH is between 4-6; anything below is too acidic and anything above is too alkaline.

You might have a balanced skin pH, but here are things that may cause it to become too acidic:

1. Harsh cleansers, exfoliants, and peels

2. Diet

How do you know if your skin is acidic?

1. Makeup turns a shade darker

2. Skin feels drier than usual

3. Skin is red, irritated, and flaking

SOLUTIONS FOR ACIDIC SKIN

1. For skin care, if skin is compromised and you think you are too acidic, stick with hydrating skin care until your skin reverts to its normal pH. Steer clear of harsh cleansers and exfoliants and limit use to once or twice a week.

2. For makeup, makeup tends to darken on acidic skin so go a shade lighter.

3. Change your diet. Load up on vegetables because it is rich in water, minimize fried food that induce gastric juices, and drink your recommended water intake (7-8 glasses a day)

That's all and have a good day, guys!

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16 Comments

Sam AguilarSeptember 8, 2017 at 2:39 PM
Acidic ako now, bglaan din dahil sa bglaang diet ko, but i do exercises and tlgang more on water and fruits na lang tlga panlaban ko sa gnyan. Salamat madam sa tips!
Ruby AnnaSeptember 8, 2017 at 11:53 PM
Ganun pla yun, very helpful nito Ms.Martha! Thank you! :)
UnknownSeptember 9, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Now I know. :) Thank God that my skin is not acidic. Thank you for this useful information Ms. Martha.
XyndeySeptember 9, 2017 at 6:29 PM
Love this post! I myself is also acidic kaya hirap ako lagi sa foundation. Thanks for the tips Ms.M.
EuniceSeptember 10, 2017 at 10:28 AM
My skin is currently acting up. Foundation does oxidize and my skin feels drier than usual. Probably because my diet has changed over the summer. :( Thanks for this, Ms. Martha!
Michele de Guia EreñoSeptember 11, 2017 at 5:06 PM
I was wondering how can I someone tell if her skin is acidic. Good thing you shared in how to know if ones skin is acidic, though I'm not acidic (I think) this really helps. Thanks Ms. M!
Kathlyn Pearl SantosSeptember 11, 2017 at 5:14 PM
This is very helpful mrs. M! Acidic din po ako. Super nahihirapan ako maghanap ng tamang shade for my skin lalo na pagdating sa bb creams & foundations :( thank you so much sa tips! 👍
UnknownSeptember 11, 2017 at 6:59 PM
Very nice topic and very informative. I think i need to eat more vegetables and drink more water. Thanks ate martha, the best ka talaga. 😊
Sheena Marie CantorSeptember 12, 2017 at 9:48 AM
Parang hindi yata acidic ang skin ko. Oily or combination lang. Pero sau ko talaga nalaman yung baout sa acidic skin MS. Martha thanks sa info.
Margaret CabuenasSeptember 12, 2017 at 2:16 PM
This post is helpful! One more thing toner helps balance our skin's pH after cleansing.
Liezl QaddoumiSeptember 12, 2017 at 11:59 PM
Well my skin is in between normal and sensitive. 😂😂😂 Thanks for sharing your tips. It will be great help! 👍👍👍
UnknownSeptember 15, 2017 at 9:28 AM
Ms martha, I have a question. Remember the time na you made a review for maybelline liquid foundation? Diba kapag nagtayagal nagiging one shade darker sya?.. as of now yung kasi gamit ko. It doesnt mean na acidic ako kasi diba ganun talaga product na maybelline o should I try to use another product to make sure?